When Performing Protein Electrophoresis on CSF,why Is It Important to Also

question 73

Multiple Choice

When performing protein electrophoresis on CSF,why is it important to also perform a serum protein electrophoresis?

• A) To determine that the correct patient sample is used
• B) To determine if oligoclonal banding in the CSF is due to a neurologic inflammation
• C) To determine cases of neurosyphilis
• D) To determine the stage of a neoplastic disorder

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